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Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace without end to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes

You do build up a sweat gettin in a bag even at a -10degF. Been there done that. Can you say Chetauqua on line? Did you quit wear'n the derby so's not to offend Tinny? T/Y for info 4 noobs. Main point is to get out there w/what you got . Experiment and make it work. Bcool

Mighty good ... as always Shugrow ... and may I say ... dang fine looking family ya have there!

I did get some Beauty around me. Beauties and the Beast)))))

Originally Posted by FireInMyBones

Thanks for the video. Always nice to welcome people with less money into the game.

I'll check out Chautauqua's site.

I think pads need a good looky-see this time of year.

Originally Posted by Callahan

Great video Shug! Still using the Montbell bag with a 3/4 zip myself, exactly the way you describe. Like the idea of the topquilt, but just can't quite pull the trigger when this sleeping bag works so well. Maybe a topquilt will come eventually, but me thinks I need some cuben goodness hanging above me first!

Cheers!

TQ is lighter but the bag did me a long time.

Originally Posted by hang10

i see an oscar nomination in your future. great stuff!

Cinematographer? Director?
Writer? Actor? Costume? Saw Bowing?

Originally Posted by jons4real

only thing that stinks about my bag is that theres no bottom insul, its a they are big agnes's

Can you tuck it a bit under you?

Originally Posted by enoorange

Nice Vid. I am an "unzipper" myself w/40F down quilt. Works well so far down to about 30F.

I almost cried when you cried...actually thought it was pretty good acting.

OutdoorChautauqua ... subscribed.

Thanks on the thespian-ism!
Champ will appreciate it...he was getting discouraged.

Originally Posted by Fixin' To

Thanks! Definitely info I can use in my near future.

For that I am happy and glad.

Originally Posted by nothermark

Another Great video! I've been doing the two pad trick and unzipped bag for close to 20 years as a ground sleeper and almost that long in the air. ;-)

Good stuff Shug. I always wrestle with that dang hood on my sleeping bag, makes me lust after a proper top quilt... maybe someday. Thanks for the tip on the outdoorChatauqua too.

A good pillow the hood. Thanks on Champ....he is doing terrific work for a kid.

Originally Posted by lazy river road

Loved the video Shug. As always packed with information and good entertainment. Thanks for sharing.

Info-tainment is my calling card. Thanks.

Originally Posted by stairguy

You do build up a sweat gettin in a bag even at a -10degF. Been there done that. Can you say Chetauqua on line? Did you quit wear'n the derby so's not to offend Tinny? T/Y for info 4 noobs. Main point is to get out there w/what you got . Experiment and make it work. Bcool

only thing that stinks about my bag is that theres no bottom insul, its a they are big agnes's

i have a BA as well. I just zip into it and snooze away. the best part of it is that the hood has those lovely drawstrings. i can sleep in one layer (down to the mid 30's) with out an UQ. I just had an air pad slightly inflated and slipped into the sleeve. I'm excited to give it a whirl with an incubator and the BA bag. I have a feeling imma be a bit warm.

i have a BA as well. I just zip into it and snooze away. the best part of it is that the hood has those lovely drawstrings. i can sleep in one layer (down to the mid 30's) with out an UQ. I just had an air pad slightly inflated and slipped into the sleeve. I'm excited to give it a whirl with an incubator and the BA bag. I have a feeling imma be a bit warm.

Glad that works out for you....warm in the hammock on a cold night is nirvana.

Originally Posted by HWS

Great tips and tricks Shug, a timely message for hangers going into the cooler and cold colder weather temperatures .

When cold weather camping, I'll try anything and everything to stay warm and comfortable. For me messing around with my gear gaining experience and finding out what works the best is the key.

Always good to see some new ideas, thanks for sharing you are a true master!

I'd like to add, based on my single hang experience, that Exped Dreamwalker sleeping bag works very well with the hammock.http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage_na.nsf
It zips down the center all the way down. You can put your hands out to make adjustments while you lay. Separate hood and neck strap also works well.
For me it took no effort at all to get in or out of it inside the WBBB.